Dictionary.com & Etymonline.com -- see Exegesis -- also -- see Theology -- Discussion/Explanation It is all that explains and interprets the Holy Scriptures in the study of theology. This area of study involves the study of ancient languages like Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic in order to study the Scriptures from primary sources - … Continue reading Exegetical Theology
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Dogmatics
Dictionary.com noun (used with a singular verb) the study of the arrangement and statement of religious doctrines, especially of the doctrines received in and taught by the Christian church. Etymonline.com 1670s, from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Greek dogmatikos "pertaining to doctrines," from dogma (genitive dogmatos) "opinion, tenet," literally "that which one thinks is true," from … Continue reading Dogmatics
Confessions
Dictionary.com noun acknowledgment; avowal; admission: a confession of incompetence. acknowledgment or disclosure of sin or sinfulness, especially to a priest to obtain absolution. something that is confessed. a formal, usually written, acknowledgment of guilt by a person accused of a crime. Also called confession of faith. a formal profession of belief and acceptance of doctrines, … Continue reading Confessions
Christology
Dictionary.com noun, plural Chris·tol·o·gies. the branch of theology dealing with the nature, person, and deeds of Jesus Christ. an interpretation of the nature, person, and deeds of Christ. Etymonline.com "branch of theology which studies the person and character of Jesus," 1670s, from Christ + connective -o- + -logy. Discussion/Explanation A very straight-forward term to define … Continue reading Christology
A Hiatus & Updates
I'm taking a "hiatus" away from the many things that have been monopolizing my time and from those things taking away my focus. I'm narrowing my focus to the following: Web Design School work for seminary Blogging This new focus scheme means more of my time will be narrowed in which includes this blog. This … Continue reading A Hiatus & Updates
Torn & Seduction
A pastor friend of my father's once stated upon his impending return to his own country in part of Africa that he actually couldn't wait to get back. Why? - While it isn't just an American problem, the seduction of idols is rampant in the United States today. Materialism, in particular, has created a wealth … Continue reading Torn & Seduction
Baptism
What exactly is baptism? Dictionary.com noun Ecclesiastical. a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church. any similar ceremony or action of initiation, dedication, etc. a trying or purifying experience or initiation. Etymonline.com "initiatory sacrament of the Christian faith, consisting in immersion in or application of … Continue reading Baptism
Atonement
Dictionary.com noun satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends. (sometimes initial capital letter) Theology. the doctrine concerning the reconciliation of God and humankind, especially as accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ. Christian Science. the experience of humankind's unity with God exemplified by Jesus Christ. Archaic. reconciliation; agreement. Etymonline.com 1510s, "condition of being at one … Continue reading Atonement
Heaven
What is meant by the terms 1st Heaven, 2nd Heaven, and 3rd Heaven? Let's start by defining Heaven: Dictionary.com noun the abode of God, the angels, and the spirits of the righteous after death; the place or state of existence of the blessed after the mortal life. (initial capital letter) Often Heavens. the celestial powers; … Continue reading Heaven
Exegesis
Dictionary.com noun, plural exegeses [ek-si-jee-seez] (Show IPA) 1. critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, especially of the Bible. Etymonline.com 1610s, "explanatory note," from Greek exegesis "explanation, interpretation," from exegeisthai "explain, interpret," from ex "out" (see ex-) + hegeisthai "to lead, guide," from PIE root *sag- "to track down, seek out" (see seek (v.)). Meaning "exposition (of Scripture)" is from 1823. Related: Exegetic; exegetical; exegetically. Discussion/Explanation … Continue reading Exegesis
Monergist Gratia 